NHTSA Recall 13V152000: Air (parking brake)
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 701 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volvo Vhd.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V152000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX1302 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE › CONVENTIONAL › AIR |
| Report received | April 22, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VHD and VNL vehicles manufactured December 13, 2010, through July 17, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. The brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Safety risk
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners and the brake chambers will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvos campaign recall number is RVXX1302.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V152000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.